Tuesday, April 12, 2011

2011 NFL Draft--First Round Mock

The NFL Draft is just a few weeks away, here is my mock draft of the first round:

1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton - I'm not completely sold on Carolina taking Cam at #1 but they seem to be interested at the very least.
Other possibilities - Marcel Dareus

2. Denver Broncos: Marcel Dareus - With the team switching to a 4-3 they need some dlineman and Dareus can play any position on the line. Dumerville and Ayers will be the new ends while Dareus shores up the middle
Other possibilities - Nick Fairly, Von MIller, Daquan Bowers

3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller - I'm not sure if Buffalo has lost faith in Fitzpatrick yet. I think they can win with him so they go ahead and get the premier pass rusher they hoped Aaron Maybin was.
Other possibilities - Blaine Gabbert, Cam Newton

4. Cincinnati Bengals: Blaine Gabbert - Carson Palmer has put them in a tough spot. If I was the owner I'd get what I could from Palmer (trade) and move on with Gabbert.
Other possibilities - AJ Green, Julio Jones, Nick Fairly

5. Arizona Cardinals: Robert Quinn - A pass rush OLB is a huge need for them as long with QB and OL.
Other possibilities - Patrick Peterson, Von Miller(if available), Gabbert (if available)

6. Cleveland Browns: AJ Green - With the top pass rushers off the board Cleveland gets the best WR in the draft for Colt to throw to.
Other possibilities - Patrick Peteron, Quinn(if available), Von Miller (if available)

7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson - QB and OLB are both needs but so is corner and they wont pass on Peterson.
Other possibilities - Gabbert/Quinn/Miller/Amukamara

8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairly - QB is a huge need but they aren't going to reach for one here if Gabbert or Newton aren't available
Other possibilities - Julio Jones

9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith - The Cowboys finally address their aging line with a top pick.
Other possibilities - Prince Amukamura

10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones - WR is a pretty big need and they get one who could be the best in this draft
Other possibilities - JJ Watt

14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget - Rams would have loved if one of the big 2 WRs fell but they will be happy with Liuget who will help shore up that middle
Other possibilities - Akeem Ayers

15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram - Miami would be best served to trade down here as I think you can get better value at RB later in the draft. Ingram is a beast though.
Other possibilities - trade down, Jake Locker, Ryan Mallet, Mike Pouncey

17. New England Patriots (f/OAK): JJ Watt - NE would have loved to take Ingram here but since he is gone they take BPA and fill a need
Other possibilities - trade down or trade up.

18. San Diego Chargers: Cam Jordan - Not a sexy pick but they ngo with BPA. The team needs WR and S but it'll be a reach here. They are in good position to trade down
Other possibilities - trade down or trade up.

19. New York Giants: Gabe Carimi - Giants need some help on the oline and Gabe can play guard if needed,
Other possibilities - Aldon Smith or trade down